August 27, 1938 ‒ January 22, 2018

Mount Vernon, Ohio

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Shirley J. “Ma” Parmer, age 79, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2018 at Knox Community Hospital. She was born on August 27, 1938 in Cedar Bluff, Virginia the daughter of Timothy and Lula Mae (Brewster) Hankins. Shirley previously worked for Ranco in Delaware and retired from the B&R Cardinal Market in Marengo.

Shirley was a member of The Red Hat Society of Florida and attended the Columbus Business School before graduating from Mount Vernon Business School. Shirley attended the Willow Grove Advent Christian Church. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend that will be missed by many.

She is survived by her husband Kay Parmer whom she married on August 3, 1957; two daughters, Valerie (Bill) Smith of Fredericktown and Yvonne (Roger) McDonald of Mount Vernon; a son, Kelly Parmer of Dallas, Texas; four grandchildren, Melissa (Steve) Rinehart, Nicolette (Dave) Eyssen, Shawn (Erin Petticrew) McDonald and Brandon (Katelynd Beeman) McDonald, eight great grandchildren; a brother, Don (Sherry) Hankins of Centerburg and a sister, Betty (George) Reffit of Mount Vernon.

Besides her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Hankins, James Hankins and a sister, Janet “Toots” Puckett.

The family will observe a private service. The Dowds-Snyder Funeral Home of Mount Vernon is honored to serve the family of Shirley J. “Ma” Parmer.

Memorial contributions in Shirley’s name may be made to the Willow Grove Advent Christian Church or the American Cancer Society.

To share a memory or leave a condolence for the family, visit www.snyderfuneralhomes.com

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I am truly sorry for your loss. Your Mother was the most kind and I will always remember her fondly. She raised such beautiful children which is a direct reflection on who she was as a person. My heart goes out to each of you. I will keep all of you in my prayers.

Kay and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Shirley was the best friend as we grew up just across the street. Heaven gained an angel today. There are no words to say how much we will miss her. We do know that she is with Jesus, looking into his face. May all our special memories comfort you in this difficult time.

So sorry, Kay, Von, Val and Kelly for the loss of your precious wife, and mother. She was one fine person, she had lots of love for her family and her friends. She will be sadly missed, may God wrap his arms around all of you at this difficult time . With deepest sympathy

Kay, and family,
We will keep you lifted up in prayers, our thoughts go out to you all ! We will miss her at church , and her smile while we sang in church. May God bless you all with comfort and peace thru this hard time.

Kay and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing. Shirley was such a very special lady. So very kind and loving and never without a smile…she will certainly be missed. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

We’re so sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing. We have the blessed assurance that Jesus promises a Kingdom with Him. She was always smiling and very pleasant to me when I would see them around town. Grace and peace to Kay, Von and Val, and your families.

We have joyful memories of a life long friend and neighbor. We will miss her smiles and always the hugs. Just look to the heavens in those hard moments and know that she is pain free and smiling down on you. You are special friends.

Kay, Val, Von, and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Shirley’s death. I just loved her! What a great friend and co-worker. Just remember she loved all of you dearly. Hang on to those wonderful memories.

I am so sorry Kay and family , I have had you on my heart a lot lately. , when a friend in Mt. Vernon massesage me that Shirley had passed away my heart fell to the ground .She was a very precious friend, so are you Kay we love you both so much.I will remember her love and her prayers.I know how much she loved the Lord Kay, her faith was strong. God bless you all , Jim and I will be praying for you Kay.

It was an honor to have my life touched by Shirley. She was such a loving and giving person. She reminds me of Mahalia Jackson’s song, ‘If I can help somebody along the way, then my living shall not be in vain.’ Shirley, your living was not in vain and you are very much missed by the many people you helped along the way.

I was just talking to Betty Mossholder about Shirley and said I needed to pay a visit…I am sorry I did not stop by. Kay, you are Shirley come to mind so often when I think about Laura and my time in Sparta. Shirley especially. Kay my thoughts and prayers are with you. I only picture the two of you in my memories as one unit never just one of you. I work in MV so if you ever need help with errands or want Anna to stop by and amuse you with her incessant talking on a day when you are feeling lonely please call. My number is 419-560-2487. Valerie my prayers to you as well and the whole family. I know how much she loved her grandchildren. She will be missed until we see her again!

We will all miss Shirley! She was such a wonderful, beautiful lady! She raised a beautiful, loving family and left behind a kind hearted husband. God will be with her and she will suffer no more. Love and prayers to the family! 💖

All our prayers are with the Parmer family. My fond memories from our school years together long ago, to our children playing together warms my heart and makes me long for those days again. God bless Shirley and her family, and may he bring you solace in knowing she is with the lord.

Kay and family,
I was so shocked and saddened to learn of Shirley’s passing. I have many good memories of growing up with both of you. May you receive comfort that can come only from our heavenly Father.
In Sympathy,
Sadie (Brewster) DeWeese

Shirley was a wonderful lady. We enjoyed working with her at the store. She was so friendly, helpful and a dedicated employee. But more importantly, she was a great friend. I know she will be greatly missed by friends and family.

It is with sadness and grief that we pray for comfort of all those who mourn the eartly passing of a beautiful person, a devoted wife and mother, a loving sister and friend. It is with gladness that the stars shine even more brightly with her dwelling in the house of our Lord and heavenly father.